Justice (from Fangirls) (arr. Alice Chance and Zara Stanton): Piano Vocal

This arrangement captures the raw emotional core of Blake's writing while remaining accessible for singers working in smaller venues or rehearsal spaces. The piano reduction maintains the song's theatrical impact without sacrificing the lyrical clarity that makes it so compelling.

Urgent and confrontational, yet deeply personal. Blake's music conveys the burning clarity of someone speaking a hard truth, combining contemporary harmonic language with the kind of emotional directness that resonates in theaters filled with young audiences.

Singers preparing audition material, ensemble members in musical theater productions, and voice students seeking contemporary song literature with theatrical weight. This arrangement works equally well in solo recital settings or as part of a larger musical theater program.

• Honor the emotional specificity in the lyrics by connecting each phrase to its particular moment in the dramatic arc rather than rushing through the text.
• Coordinate with your pianist about the rhythmic precision needed in the accompaniment; Blake's harmonic language relies on exact timing to land effectively.
• Experiment with dynamic shaping across longer phrases to reveal how Blake builds intensity and stakes throughout the song.

Include this as a standalone audition piece for advanced singers, or program it as part of a contemporary musical theater concert that showcases newer voices in the genre. Its 10 pages make it substantial enough to anchor a recital without overwhelming a shorter program.

• Interpreting contemporary harmonic language and unexpected chord progressions
• Balancing theatrical expression with musical precision
• Sustaining emotional commitment across a song with minimal repetition of melody
• Collaborating with a pianist on the integration of song and accompaniment